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Preserving heritage: Ethiopians recreate ancient manuscripts / 33FY3FU
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At the Hamere Berhan Institute in Addis Ababa, in the historic heart of the the Ethiopian capital, priests and lay worshippers work by hand to replicate sometimes centuries-old religious manuscripts and sacred artwork. For some the painstaking task is not just about preserving a tradition.” Spending time in this place and painting saints is like talking with the saints and God,” says Head of Education and Training Lidetu Tasew.
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